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The Blue knot Foundation – National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma

Support Services for survivors and supporters of people living with or effected by complex trauma including resources to empower recovery via a helpline, redress services for those effected by institutionalized child sexual abuse and a national counselling and referral service for disability including educational workshops and resources.

The Change Room

Founded in 2016, this program aims to provide a combination of mental health and resilience training to those people living with physical and emotional injury. With a mix of mentors who include former elite sportsman and physical intelligence experts programs cover information relating to health, nutrition and exercise as a way to heal.

The Power of Sleep

Thompson Institute

Based on the Sunshine Coast, Qld the Thompson Institute is researched based and connected with the University of the Sunshine Coast where they integrate mental health and neurological research, teaching and clinical services. The Emerald proactive mental wellbeing program is available free of charge for those living with a mental health condition and who are striving to find ways to enhance their wellbeing.

Traumatic Stress Clinic (University of NSW, The Westmead Institute)

Based in Westmead NSW, this evidence and researched based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program, is available for police who have experienced work based and organisational trauma. Investigating new ways of enhancing existing CBT treatments along with 11 weeks of weekly one on one counselling with a clinical psychologist to ascertain the benefits of therapy tailored specifically to emergency services workers.

Trojans Trek

Trojans Trek assists police and veterans to deal with their mental health issues via a peer led wilderness experience.

Veteran Support (Victoria)

Wellbeing for current and former Victorian Police Employees and their families

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Vicarious Trauma

Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.

Victoria Police

Each individual state police jurisdictions will have mental health services for serving police which should include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with other specific services. This may include EAP for transitioning police, former police up to 12 months and services for families. Career Transition services may also be included in some jurisdictions as moving into a new career after serving in the police force impacts mental health outcomes.

Victoria Police Legacy

Police Legacy provide professional and compassionate support to families who have suffered a loss through the provision of benefits and services. Children who have lost a parent may benefit from camps, scholarships, trust funds and regular social engagement which is also extended to partners and parents. Each jurisdiction has independent services which may differ from state to state.

Western Australia Police Force - EAP Provider – Converge International

Each individual state police jurisdictions will have mental health services for serving police which should include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with other specific services. This may include EAP for transitioning police, former police up to 12 months and services for families. Career Transition services may also be included in some jurisdictions as moving into a new career after serving in the police force impacts mental health outcomes.

Western Australia Police Legacy

Police Legacy provide professional and compassionate support to families who have suffered a loss through the provision of benefits and services. Children who have lost a parent may benefit from camps, scholarships, trust funds and regular social engagement which is also extended to partners and parents. Each jurisdiction has independent services which may differ from state to state.